Porlock: large village (plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs) very beautifully situated between Exmoor’s heather hills and the sea, at the foot of the marvellous red-soil Vale of Porlock. From it one of England’s steepest roads leads up (1 mile) to one of England’s greatest views. The sea is a mile away across fields (horseshoe pebble beach) or, by car, 2 at Porlock Weir (very pretty little place with harbour, pub, pebble beach, oak woods behind). Sand at Minehead (small resort town, good golf course, Butlins) 6 miles. Exquisite thatched villages (Bossington, Selworthy) very close. Excellent base for Exmoor, very popular with riders (stables).

take the road east from Porlock for about 3 miles and you will come to the farming hamlet of Horner sheltering in the lee of Dunkery Hill. In Horner is a lovely Grade II listed detached farmhouse originating from the 14th century; lived in and loved by the same family for generations. From it, footpaths and bridleways fan in all directions. Horner Wood is a nature reserve (red deer) and popular with walkers/horse-riders at any time of the year.

To the front is an enclosed garden (table/chairs/barbecue). At the back, the friendly owner lives in an annexe and runs an extensive riding stable business, offering wonderful rides up on to the surrounding moors and woods.

Inside is comfy, homely, full of character and meant for relaxing in after being in the fresh air all day.

From the garden, door to hall; two steps down to living room with huge ox-roasting inglenook (woodburner); dining room looking to the garden; fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, tumble-drier, microwave) with table/chairs in the middle. Downstairs shower-room (suite). From the hall stairs up to five bedrooms a double with lovely long rural views (5’11’ lintel), a double plus single with washbasin, a linkable twin with en-suite shower, a room with two singles and washbasin, and a bunk-room plus single; bathroom (bath plus hand-shower); separate loo. 2nd set of stairs. Dogs allowed in kitchen only. Just right for true country-lovers.